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Severe allergic reactions

Hi Has anyone experienced severe allergic reactions that they didn’t have before TT and taking Levothyroxine? The reason I ask is because I was stung by a...

Hi Has anyone experienced severe allergic reactions that they didn’t have befor...

RaRa0303

•3 years ago

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Add vitamin D to bread and milk to help fight Covid, urge scientists

Guardian article re vitamin D Add vitamin D to bread and milk to help fight Covid, urge scientists Widespread deficiency shows that current...

Guardian article re vitamin D Add vitamin D to bread and milk to help fight Cov...

helvella

Administrator•3 years ago

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Heart rate 209

Yesterday I was in A&E with a Heart rate of 200, they did a thyroid check and I managed to see that my TSH was .44 which I appreciate is within range, I could...

Yesterday I was in A&E with a Heart rate of 200, they did a thyroid check and I...

Asyn

•3 years ago

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TSH, T4 T3 all high

My daughters results are as follow; TSH 17.6 (below 6) T4 21.4 (10.8 -19) T3 12.6 (5.2-10.2) 9 months since diagnosis and we are still no closer to...

My daughters results are as follow; TSH 17.6 (below 6) T4 21.4 (10.8 -19) T3 1...

Dolphin40

•3 years ago

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Levothyroxine, menopause and chronic joint/muscle pain

I have been taking levothyroxine for 15 years but have just gone through menopause and have severe joint/muscle pain. It ruins my sleep, my face feels puffy...

I have been taking levothyroxine for 15 years but have just gone through menopau...

UKGirl1966

•3 years ago

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I've tried all the Thyroid hormones now, and ALL have made my main symptom of muscle aches worse. Any ideas why please?

Hi All My Medichecks results from July this year when I was taking 1.5 NDT TSH 0.25. (0.27-4.2) FT4. 11. (12-22) FT3 4.63...

Hi All My Medichecks results from July this year when I was taking 1.5 NDT TSH 0...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Which ndt meds .... opinions please

Hi guys, after my melt down last night I have been overwhelmed by the support from all of you regarding my endo/meds situation. So I now have three affordable...

Hi guys, after my melt down last night I have been overwhelmed by the support fr...

dizzy1979

•3 years ago

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Please comment on latest results

On GP instructions reduced t3 from 80 to 70mcg after t3 read 8.6 (3.2-6.8) in late August. Now only 3.8. TSH at <0.01 (0.24-4.2) and t4 (<0.24-4.2) same as...

On GP instructions reduced t3 from 80 to 70mcg after t3 read 8.6 (3.2-6.8) in la...

Kandahar

•3 years ago

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Thyroid UK Webinar - Thyroid Awareness Week 2020

Thyroid UK held a webinar for Thyroid Awareness Week 2020 raising awareness of how vitamin and mineral deficiencies and stress can either impact on your...

Thyroid UK held a webinar for Thyroid Awareness Week 2020 raising awareness of h...

lynmynott

Partner•3 years ago

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Is it better to take Levothyroxine in the morning than at bedtime?

Just wondering why we are told to take it in the morning...if we took it at bedtime we wouldn’t have to worry about other things we eat/supplements mixing in...

Just wondering why we are told to take it in the morning...if we took it at bedt...

Lislaw

•3 years ago

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Newbie here , advice needed please

Hi, I have lots of symptoms and very confused as I am suffering symptoms of both over and under active thyroid, I had bloods done and my doctor didn’t say much...

Hi, I have lots of symptoms and very confused as I am suffering symptoms of both...

Loopylucie

•3 years ago

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Blood results after starting Levo. advice please

Just had my first blood test after starting Levo back in January. (Last couple of years my vit D and B 12 was low, TSH was borderline at 4.9, and cholesterol...

Just had my first blood test after starting Levo back in January. (Last couple o...

Bearo

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Please comment on recent results --Thanks and stay safe

Could someone please interpret my recent blood test? I recently had my dose increased from Thyroid 60mg to 90mg. Maybe my dose needs to go down a little? Been...

Could someone please interpret my recent blood test? I recently had my dose incr...

gillwrayhk

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Test results

Despite only managing to extract a tiny amount of blood from my finger,they have managed to test it and here are the results. 26/10/20 TSH - 6.52 (0.27 - 4.2...

Despite only managing to extract a tiny amount of blood from my finger,they have...

sobs1962

•3 years ago

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Latest blood work TSH.. 0.01

Hi everyone ❤️ Quick run down, thyroidectomy in 2019 for toxic graves put on T4 175mg then reduced until I was on 50mg,..had hyper symptoms along with gastric...

Hi everyone ❤️ Quick run down, thyroidectomy in 2019 for toxic graves put on T4 ...

birkie

•3 years ago

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When should I take my extra 15mg of Armour Thyroid?

I have been taking my 60 mg dose if Armour Thyroid every morning when I wake up. My doctor has prescribed me another 15 mg dose to bring my dose up to 75mg. We...

I have been taking my 60 mg dose if Armour Thyroid every morning when I wake up....

Susieg1

•3 years ago

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Blood tests list

Going for blood tests, testing for the usual TSH, T4, T3, Rev T3. B12, Ferritin, Vit D, Folate. DIO2 finally being tested. Any others suggested? Symptoms...

Going for blood tests, testing for the usual TSH, T4, T3, Rev T3. B12, Ferritin...

Wired123

•3 years ago

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Thyroid help endo said to stop all meds please help

I currently take 2 and 3/4 grains of thyroid s, my gp is happy for me to take this and supports me fully. He referred me to the endo last year to see if they...

I currently take 2 and 3/4 grains of thyroid s, my gp is happy for me to take th...

dizzy1979

•3 years ago

75 Replies

Lab update.

My latest results on 20 mcg lio and 25mcg Levo 3days a week and 32mcg Levo 4 days a week. My lab results are as follow TSH (0.36-3.74) my value 0.03 my FT4...

My latest results on 20 mcg lio and 25mcg Levo 3days a week and 32mcg Levo 4 day...

Mggirl

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Can diet cure a thyroid problem?

Has anyone cured their over or under active thyroid through diet? I’ve been reading a lot about processed foods, dairy, gluten,sugar etc causing thyroid...

Has anyone cured their over or under active thyroid through diet? I’ve been read...

Lillywing

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Effect of T3 on Bone marrow?

I'm aware T3 has many receptors all over our body including the brain and heart but not sure about bone marrow. Can anybody knowledgeable to tell me if they...

I'm aware T3 has many receptors all over our body including the brain and heart ...

sunsetssr

•3 years ago

6 Replies

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL

I just want to say a big thank you to all of you for your kind helpful words. Love to all and good health xx

I just want to say a big thank you to all of you for your kind helpful words. Lo...

Christinah61

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone using Methylprednisolone for adrenal support.

Would love to hear from anyone about their experience. Thus far I have found taking it improves my sleep is cortisol and body aches. Thanks

Would love to hear from anyone about their experience. Thus far I have found tak...

Liyaelize

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Eating breakfast

Hi Ive just started taking low dose of levothyroxine. I leave an hour after taking it in the morning and then eat breakfast. Should I be avoiding milk totally...

Hi Ive just started taking low dose of levothyroxine. I leave an hour after taki...

angie_202

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Another useful article

Tania Smith has written another useful article in thyroidpatients.ca entitled Normal FT3:FT4 thyroid hormone ratios in large populations. It...

Tania Smith has written another useful article in thyroidpatients.ca entitled No...

diogenes

Remembering•3 years ago

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Advice to back to normal

Hi everyone ..I started levo 2 years ago..after giving birth to my second child I felt like something bad happen in my body..In the morning I started ti feel...

Hi everyone ..I started levo 2 years ago..after giving birth to my second child ...

Sonson_son66

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Results

Can someone please tell me if my results are ok I also have pa, results below thankyou

Can someone please tell me if my results are ok I also have pa, results below th...

bluehayes

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid cause sternohyoid to stick out?

Hi All, Recently been to the consultant who think i have a thyroid issue. Only thing is, i don't really have any of the usual symptoms of a thyroid issue, my...

Hi All, Recently been to the consultant who think i have a thyroid issue. Only ...

RedBerry95

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Understanding my results

Hello all. I am In the UK and am currently on Levothyroxine (125) and have been diagnosed as hypo since 2014. I have been feeling unwell for about 18mths with...

Hello all. I am In the UK and am currently on Levothyroxine (125) and have been ...

Strangerthings71

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Get Energy back in life

Interested in: Stomach bloating Thyroid

Redvelvet300

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for October 2020

Severe allergic reactions

Add vitamin D to bread and milk to help fight Covid, urge scientists

Heart rate 209

TSH, T4 T3 all high

Levothyroxine, menopause and chronic joint/muscle pain

I've tried all the Thyroid hormones now, and ALL have made my main symptom of muscle aches worse. Any ideas why please?

Which ndt meds .... opinions please

Please comment on latest results

Thyroid UK Webinar - Thyroid Awareness Week 2020

Is it better to take Levothyroxine in the morning than at bedtime?

Newbie here , advice needed please

Blood results after starting Levo. advice please

Please comment on recent results --Thanks and stay safe

Test results

Latest blood work TSH.. 0.01

When should I take my extra 15mg of Armour Thyroid?

Blood tests list

Thyroid help endo said to stop all meds please help

Lab update.

Can diet cure a thyroid problem?

Effect of T3 on Bone marrow?

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL

Anyone using Methylprednisolone for adrenal support.

Eating breakfast

Another useful article

Advice to back to normal

Results

Thyroid cause sternohyoid to stick out?

Understanding my results

Get Energy back in life

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